Derion Kendrick

Derion Kendrick (born August 24, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Clemson Tigers.

Derion Kendrick
Clemson Tigers – No. 1
PositionCornerback
ClassJunior
MajorParks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolSouth Pointe (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-24) August 24, 2000
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Kendrick attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He played quarterback and wide receiver in high school.[1] As a senior, he was the South Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the Year after passing for 2,683 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushing for 1,194 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2] Kendrick played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Game and was a finalist for the U. S. Army Player of the Year Award.[3] He committed to Clemson University to play college football.[4]

College career

Kendrick started his Clemson career in 2018 as a wide receiver.[5] As a true freshman that season, he played in 15 games, recording 15 receptions for 210 yards. Prior to his sophomore season in 2019, he transitioned into a cornerback on an emergency basis, but after impressing coaches, he moved to the position full-time and earned a starting job.[6][7] In 15 starts he had 43 tackles, two interceptions and a touchdown.[8][9]

References
  1. "What's best position for Clemson commitment Derion Kendrick with NFL in mind? Well ..." Archived from the original on 2019-02-03. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. "South Pointe's Derion Kendrick wins prestigious Gatorade award". Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. "Two Clemson recruits named finalists for U.S. Army Player of Year". Greenvilleonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  4. "4-star wide receiver Derion Kendrick commits to Clemson". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  5. "Clemson freshman WR Derion Kendrick already drawing comparisons to another Tiger great". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  6. "Who is Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick?". Greenvilleonline.com. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  7. "Fiesty Clemson corner Derion Kendrick ready for biggest stage". Goupstate.com. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  8. He’s one of Clemson’s best defenders. But maybe, just maybe, he can help at WR too
  9. "Derion Kendrick Has Skills To Take Him To The Next Level". Si.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
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